Vladimir Putin's body double theory has been rampant for decades, and now Dmitry Patrushev has reignited it

It comes after British-made missiles were allegedly used in strikes on Russia

Conspiracy theorists think Putin's reaction confirms it wasn't really him

A top Russian diplomat said the 'danger of a head-on clash' is continuing to increase

Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday that Russia will be deploying the missile eerily referred to as the 'Satan II'

Vladimir Putin claimed the Sarmat missile could hit targets across Europe and the US

The propagandist is only the latest to issue a threat against the UK

Mikhail Kroupeev and Elena Kroupeeva married in 1988 and were together for 35 years

"The agreements, the norms between countries, are all falling apart"

Here are the places the UK anticipated an attack from Russia during the Cold War

"Sleep well, European partners!"

The Russian defence ministry has warned countries in Europe they could face 'unpredictable consequences'

Twelve locations across Europe have been identified as 'potential targets' by Russia

The Russian embassy in London has since denied the claims

34.1 million people would die within hours

The 'Dead Hand' still exists in a slightly different form, with Russia ready to counter any threats

Vladimir Solovyov has once again set his sights on the UK following Ukraine's latest strike

It follows long-standing rumours about Putin's health

The UK government has slammed the controversial moment

Seven other countries will also boycott the ceremony